Abstract: A surgical bone drill for drilling into bones. The surgical bone drill includes a housing, a drill bit that includes a bit proximal portion that is mounted within the housing, and a bit distal portion that extends distally from the housing and includes a cutting tip. The surgical bone drill includes a depth limiter that has a distal end positioned adjacent the bit distal portion. A location of the depth limiter is adjustable with respect to the housing to select an exposed length of the bit distal portion that is exposed beyond the depth limiter, thereby limiting a depth that the drill bit can drill into the bone. The surgical bone drill includes a drive mechanism disposed within the housing and operably connected with the bit proximal portion of the drill bit to rotate the drill bit to cause the drill to drill into the bone.

Abstract: Systems, methods and devices for spinal fusion are disclosed. In particular, certain disclosed embodiments are configured to permit the addition of lordosis to a spinal fusion cage after implantation through the use of various expansion mechanisms to spread arms of the spinal fusion cage. Disclosed embodiments may include the use of a threaded wedge to expand the arms, the use of a keel within a series of detents, the use of supplemental fixation screws, and the use of a rotating cam.

Abstract: Systems, methods and devices for spinal fusion are disclosed. In particular, certain disclosed embodiments are configured to permit the addition of lordosis to a spinal fusion cage after implantation through the use of various expansion mechanisms to spread arms of the spinal fusion cage. Disclosed embodiments may include the use of a threaded wedge to expand the arms, the use of a keel within a series of detents, the use of supplemental fixation screws, and the use of a rotating cam.

Abstract: A parallel spacer for parallel spacing of a plurality of guiding elements during surgery is provided. The parallel spacer includes a parallel spacer body defining a first guide aperture extending through the parallel spacer body, the first guide aperture being sized to receive a first guiding element in a first orientation with respect to the parallel spacer body and hold the guiding element at the first orientation. The body further defines a second guide aperture extending through the parallel spacer body, sized to receive an access needle. The parallel spacer further includes a first external positioning protrusion, with the first guide aperture extending through the first external positioning protrusion, and a second external positioning protrusion, with the second guide aperture extending therethrough. The second guide aperture is open from a proximal end of the parallel spacer body to a distal end of the second external positioning protrusion.

Abstract: The disclosure is related to a suture that is configured to connect two or more tissue portions. The suture includes an elongate body. The elongate body can include a capture section extending along a longitudinal axis with a radial dimension sized to extend through an opening through tissue, and a proximal and distal capture elements protruding radially at the ends of the capture section. The capture elements can have a capture element radial dimension that is sufficiently larger than the filament radial dimension to prevent the capture elements from sliding into the opening to thereby capture the tissue therebetween on the capture filament section for suturing the tissue.

Abstract: Techniques for joint fusion are described, including a screw comprising a head having a partially flat surface and an opening for receiving a screwdriver tip, the head able to fit within a drill guide, a tip having another opening, a shaft extending from the head to the tip, the shaft having a plurality of holes and a thread on an external surface of the shaft, and a cannula within the shaft extending from the opening to the another opening.

Abstract: A side-to-end vascular anastomosis device comprising a diversion conduit coupled to a lower flange which is inserted into the vessel and an upper flange located on the outside of the vessel designed to clamp together to seal the incision into which the lower flange of the device is inserted.

Abstract: A device for placement between two adjacent spinous processes of a spinal column to treat a spinal condition, and a method for performing a procedure on a spine of a patient, are provided. The device may include a first member, a second member mounted onto the first member, and a locking plug configured to restrict movement of the second member relative to the first member. The method may include positioning a portion of a first member between two adjacent spinous processes of the spine, advancing a second member along a length of the first member, and restricting the second member from moving relative to the first member.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a surgical press for setting a surgical device into bone. The surgical press system includes an elongated shaft having a distal portion and a proximal portion. The shaft is configured for insertion into a guide. The surgical press system includes threads extending along an axial portion of the distal end of the shaft. The threads are configured to pull the shaft into bone as the shaft rotates. The surgical press system includes a press element associated with a proximal portion of the shaft such that as the shaft is rotated, the threads pull the shaft into the bone causing the press element to press the surgical device into the bone. The surgical press system includes a collection region located in the distal portion of the shaft and configured to receive bone material removed from the bone due to advancement of the shaft.

Abstract: An implant system for imparting vibratory massage to tissue of a patient from within the body of the patient. The system comprises an implant device configured to produce and communicate a vibration to body tissue located adjacent to the implant device. The device many include a case forming at least a portion of an exterior of the device, and a vibration generator configured to vibrate the portion of the exterior. The device may include a power supply to supply power to the vibration generator and a switch to selectively permit power from the power supply to be supplied to the vibration generator. The device may include a power receiver to receive electrical energy from a location external to the body of the patient and a signal receiver to receive signals from a location external to the body of the patient when the receiver is located in the body of the patient.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a bone cage that includes a shaft extending from a head to a tapered tip and including threads disposed on an external surface of the shaft. The cage also includes a plurality of fenestrations defining a row disposed in at least a first helix along at least a portion of the shaft, each of the plurality of fenestrations extend directly through a natural portion of the thread. The cage also includes a cannula positioned within the shaft and extending from an opening in the head to another opening in the tip. Each of the fenestrations are defined by a wall that extends from the exterior of the shaft to the cannula.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a parallel spacer for parallel spacing of a guide wire/pin during surgery. The parallel spacer includes a parallel spacer body having a top surface and a bottom surface. The parallel spacer also includes a first aperture extending through the body and defined by one or more internal walls that extends to the opening in the top surface. The aperture is sized to receive a first guide and hold the first guide in a first orientation. A second aperture extends between a second opening in the top surface and a second opening in the bottom surface. The second aperture is defined by one or more walls located within the spacer body. The one or more walls connect the second opening in the top surface to the second opening in the bottom surface. The aperture is sized to receive another guide and hold the other guide in a parallel orientation to the first orientation at a first distance from the first aperture.

Abstract: The disclosure is related to a suture clip for joining two or more portions of tissue (e.g., when closing a surgical incision) and tools for applying the same. The suture clip includes a spring element, two side portions connected to the spring element for actuating the clip into an open configuration, and a clamp portion, which includes opposing closure elements with respective clamping surfaces and at least one spike operatively arranged in relation to one clamping surface such that it extends (perpendicularly or at an angle) toward the opposite clamping surface.

Abstract: Techniques for joint fusion are described, including a screw comprising a head having a partially flat surface and an opening for receiving a screwdriver tip, the head able to fit within a drill guide, a tip having another opening, a shaft extending from the head to the tip, the shaft having a plurality of holes and a thread on an external surface of the shaft, and a cannula within the shaft extending from the opening to the another opening.

Abstract: A side-to-end vascular anastomosis device comprising a diversion conduit coupled to a lower flange which is inserted into the vessel and an upper flange located on the outside of the vessel designed to clamp together to seal the incision into which the lower flange of the device is inserted.